Gay Power by David Eisenbach

An American Revolution

416 pages, Paperback

222 x 146 x 28mm (L x W x T)

Condition: Very Good (Has very small/minor signs of wear). There no markings, inscriptions or signatures of any kind, pages are clean and vibrant.

Genres: LGBTQ / Nonfiction / History / Gay

The 1969 Stonewall riots marked a watershed moment, thrusting the previously hidden lives of countless gay men and lesbians into the global spotlight. This sudden visibility brought the gay community into the forefront of American politics, culture, and media as never before. New York City rapidly became the epicenter of the nascent "Gay Power" movement, serving as the central hub for activism and political organizing throughout the following decade. "Gay Power" chronicles this pivotal first wave of the modern gay rights movement, tracing its evolution from the establishment of the first gay student group at Columbia University in 1965 to the rise of influential organizations like the Gay Liberation Front and the Gay Activist Alliance, which emerged in the aftermath of Stonewall. Drawing on archival materials and firsthand accounts, David Eisenbach documents how this generation of gay activists distinguished themselves from their predecessors. They forged a collective voice, developed political influence, openly engaged with media outlets, demanded equal rights, and pioneered innovative protest strategies, including the "zap" tactic, which would later be adopted and amplified by ACT UP in the 1980s.